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January Jamboree

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center 3795 Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor winter activities, games and crafts. It’s going to be SNOW MUCH FUN … with or without the white stuff! All ages welcome. Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guided Hikes – 11:15am, 12:15pm & 1:15pm Turtle Races – Times TBD Snowman Toss Snow...

$7

Open Board Gaming

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Got some free time this weekend? Stop by the Library and try out our board games! Feel free to BYOG (bring your own game) to share as well.

Event Series Little Tots Nature Class

Little Tots Nature Class

Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

Join us for an hour of fun. We will learn about the theme that week and do a craft together. Adult must actively participate and engage with the child. Fee is for both child and adult.

$13

Arctic Adventures

Austin Gardens 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

We have coats, hats, and gloves to keep us warm in the winter, but how do polar bears stay warm? Today we’re playing in the snow and learning all about the animals that live in this weather all year round. Includes story, craft, sensory time, and a science experiment perfect for your little ones.

$11 – $14
Event Series Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

Lincoln Marsh Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton, IL, United States

Bundle up for some frosty fun! Explore the winter wonderland at Lincoln Marsh in search of snowflakes and discover winter fun facts along the way! Programs that start at 5P or later will use flashlights. Children must be accompanied by a non-paying adult.

$14 – $18

Community Cares

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Give the new year a great start and join us for Community Cares at DuPage Children’s Museum. We’re teaming up with local organizations to give children and their families opportunities to give back to their community in a fun, interactive way. Activities: Organize donations for a local food bank Pack toiletry bags for people in...

Included in general admission
Event Series School-Age Social Hour

School-Age Social Hour

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

School-aged children from 2nd-5th grade will get the chance to socialize with each other while enjoying activities focused on reading, science, math, art, and more. Whether your child attends public school, private school, or home-school, they're sure to make new friends and learn something new! This program is limited to 10 children. No registration is...

Event Series Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days

Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. Activities may include: Shelter and fort building Making snowmen, snow angels, and playing with snow paint A pine...

Free

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